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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Successor is Nikon P610
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and P600 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the P600 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the V-Lux 4 scores versus the P600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Nikon P600

 V-Lux 4 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Leica V-Lux 4

 P600 V-Lux 4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2012Fresher by 16 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P600

 V-Lux 4 P600 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 4 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Nikon P600 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 4 versus Nikon P600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the V-Lux 4 vs the P600.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 4 and P600 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 4 and P600.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P600 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older V-Lux 4 will be behind in sensor technology.

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica V-Lux 4
Street photography with Nikon P600
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (540 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography info
Nikon P600 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging advice
Nikon P600 Vlogging advice
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Nikon P600
 Leica V-Lux 4Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Nikon Coolpix P600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-09-17 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 pounds) 565g (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
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